Chambres d'hôtes à Oak Park, chez Tamara

3 Backpacker's Dream. Lockable Door! Safe! Private Room.

Description de l'espace proposé aux voyageurs:
Our home is just a 5 minute walk to the Blue Line train. 5 minutes if you walk like my mom, 3 minutes if you walk/run like me. So we are very convenient to downtown Chicago and all the attractions. We are also walking distance to the Jewel and CVS (about 5 blocks). We are around the corner from some great restaurants, Mexican, Italian and Eclectic, and just one train stop away from Brazilian, American, more Mexican food, ice cream (yum) and a small family owned grocery store.
The room itself is located on the first floor close to the front door and has two twin sized beds, a mini fridge, micorwave and table and chairs. I can add a full size blow up mattress if you want a triple for $20 more a night. The rate includes WIFI and of course water, electric, etc. We do have pets, cats and dogs, but they are not allowed in the bedrooms. Our home is pretty laid back, not too lively, (depending on the weather really. If it's nice outside, everyone is out!) but can be with my son (19 and likes to make a grand entrance!). We are a bmx/bicycle and dancing friendly house!

Our home is an eco-conscious home. The room is located on the second floor next to the shared bathroom. It has a twin sized bed and a nice sized mini fridge and microwave for those snacking needs. A water cooler is available on the first floor. A real mattress can be added for a second person. Newly added deadbolt locks on the bedroom door!

We have a self check in that allows to arrive anytime at your convenience after 4pm.

Free parking for up to 30 days available.

Bring towels.

The hosts live in another private part of the home.

Our home is a great home for the independent traveler. There are times when the house is full of people and others when there might be only a few. During high season (summer, Lollapalooza for example) the house may be very busy giving you the opportunity to meet a lot of new people.

We have dogs and cats, in case of allergies or sensitivities, who live in a different part of the house with the hosts. If you have any issues with pets at all, or think you might have issues, this is NOT the home for you.

Coin laundry available just one stop away -- about 7 minutes. Kitchen is unavailable.

We are just a 3 minute walk to the Blue Line train; a minute's drive to the 290 ramp. Please note that because we are so close to the train, you will hear some noise. This is the price we pay for this amazing convenience. This is the train that takes you directly to O'Hare airport and also into downtown Chicago in about 17 minutes. The first stop at Jackson, is only 17 minutes. But the other end of the loop, Washington, can be as long as 40 minutes. To come from Midway you would take the Orange Line and switch for the Blue Line at Van Buren and continue on.

All reservations must go through BEDYCASA including last minute reservations.

No local resident rentals please. Please do not ask for an exception to this.

Please do read the other sections as well. When corresponding, please offer the password, "Al was a chicken" so I know that you have fully read this description.

Our home is just a 3 minute walk to the Blue Line train. 5 minutes if you walk like my mom, 3 minutes if you walk/run like me. This is the train that takes you directly to O'Hare airport. To come from Midway you would take the Orange Line and switch for the Blue Line at Van Buren and continue on. If you prefer, I can connect you to a private driver. It's also a 5 minute drive to the 290 on ramp.

We are very convenient to downtown Chicago and all the attractions such as the Sears "Willis" Tower, Millenium Park, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute, Lincoln Park Zoo, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (with the free flying butterflies. Best nature museum and I've been to many) and Navy Pier, just to name a few (and that's really just a few. There are so many more things to do!)

If you need room for a larger group, I rent a total of 5 rooms and can accommodate larger groups.

Our home is pretty laid back, not too lively, (depending on the weather really. If it's nice outside, everyone is out!) but can be with my son (20 and likes to make a grand entrance!). We are a bmx/bicycle and dancing friendly house!

The room is located on the first floor close to the front door and is in a high traffic area. As long as the other guests are respectful when coming and going, it's really not that bad. It's the opening and closing of the door that you might hear.

The room has a twin sized bed. I can add twin mattresses on on the floor if you need group accommodations.

It has a mini fridge, microwave, desk and tall dinner table with two chairs. The rate includes WIFI and of course water, electric, air conditioning/heat, linens and towels.

We are walking distance to the Jewel and CVS (about 5 blocks). Next door to the Jewel is a Budget/Avis car rental for those times you just want to drive around.

We are around the corner from a yoga studio called Yoga Trek, some great restaurants, La Majda for Mexican, Italian and The Buzz Cafe (great free range beef burger) for Eclectic fare, and just one train stop away from Brazilian, American, more Mexican food, Hole in the Wall for ice cream (yum) and a Pans, a small family owned grocery store. A laundry is next to the Brazilian restaurant. Don't forget to try the passion fruit mousse - delicious!

For the architecture buff, Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio is located here in Oak Park along with many of his buildings. Guided tours are available. I haven't been on this, but it sounds fantastic. "Pedal Oak Park Tour
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 7 - September 29
9:30 am Explore Oak Park's picturesque historic neighborhoods on a guided bicycle tour of 22 Wright-designed structures.

It's also the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway.

We do have pets; cats and dogs. They are not allowed in the bedrooms, but that does not mean they don't run in if the door is left open. [Please read the ** below.] Jill, our tiny dachshund is a hit with many of our guests.

Smoking is allowed outside. All I ask is that you dispose of cigarette butts properly.

All reservations must go through Bed Y Casa, including last minute reservations.

**PLEASE READ**
We do have pets. We have cats and we have dogs. Although the animals are not allowed in the bedrooms, it does not mean that they won't try to get in if you leave the door open. If you have any allergies or aversions to cats and/or dogs please keep this information in mind. Apparently Elizabeth my cat is a bit of a smarty pants. If you have cats you will know what I mean. :) A new lock has been installed on the bedroom so she can't sneak in. Thanks!

Please do ask any questions you can think of.
Thanks so much!

Description générale:
NEIGHBORHOOD: We are located in a very safe area known as the Arts District of Oak Park and just 7 miles to downtown. A wonderful artsy vibe is what you will find in this neck of the woods. We are around the corner from great restaurants, shops, art galleries and a rockin' hairstylist for those who want to try something cutting edge. There is a fantastic beading store, Bead in Hand, for those who'd like to explore this art and drop in yoga classes at Yoga Trek. Val's Halla! A vinyl legend around the corner from me. If you're a music lover than you must visit Val at her shop.

GETTING AROUND: We are located just a 2-3 minute walk to the blue line train. You can actually see the entrance from our front door. It's that convenient. We are also minutes to the 290 expressway entrance if you have a car. If you want to rent a car, we are walking distance to Budget/Avis Car Rental and Hertz.

GUEST ACCESS: Each room has a mini fridge and microwave and access to a cold water cooler. On site host's living quarters are private. Coin laundry just a stop away (about 7 minutes). Airbnb requires hosts to abide by all local laws and regulations, therefore, the kitchen unavailable.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS: Our house is great for the independent traveler. We have a great self check in system so you can arrive at your convenience at anytime after 4 pm on the date of your reservation. Our family lives in a separate part of the house. There are times when I will be around all the time and others when you might never see me. If you're looking for a place to rest and not a lot of host contact, this is a great place. If you want heavy host involvement and social gatherings, this home would not meet your expectations.

Little green house in the very nice Art District, 5 min from tube and then 20 min to the Loop. Tamara is a really nice, cool and kind woman always available to help and to give advices about Chicago's life. You can go there without any doubt, you'll enjoy your stay.